About Menlo Church

Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, San Jose, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Kirk House Summer Internship focuses on providing a person interested in a career in teaching/education with an opportunity to learn about the running of a preschool while building trust and relationships, executing quality ECE curriculum, and creating space for young students and families to connect with one another and grow during the summer.  Intern will play a key role in helping execute a safe, engaging and skill-building early childhood education program.  The intern will help, under the supervision of a qualified teacher, to set up and clean classroom spaces, prepare art projects, prepare and distribute snacks, supervise and guide children, and assist in the safe execution of all aspects of the summer camp program.  As a part of their time, interns will be coached and supported by the KHP director, Kids Director, and Kirk House teachers. The position would report to the Kids Director. 

This internship program is for the summer camps of 2025 (July 7th - August 8th) from 9am to 1pm, approximately 25 hrs per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise young children through a variety of movement, art, outdoor and playbased activities under the direct supervision of a qualified teacher
2. Clean up indoor and outdoor spaces
3. Prepare and distribute snack trays, supervise children while eating
4. Assist in the preparation of daily activities 
5. Support children in their verbal, physical and social/emotional development
6. Partner with the Kirk House teachers to deliver a high quality early childhood educational experience at our summer camps 
7. Additional duties and special projects as assigned by Kirk House staff

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Education and Experience 

• High School graduate or above
• Interest in bringing young children and families closer to Jesus Christ
• Interest in a career in education/teaching 

Knowledge and Skills 

• Positive attitude and a desire to learn
• Team player and team builder  
• Enjoys working with young children, and has previous experience working with young children
• Willing to jump in where needed with flexibility and and work ethic
• Can provide solid reference to attest to previous work experience with young children, and general work ethic and attitude 

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements 

• Live out their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by growing more in His likeness, eager to share and see others come to know true hope.
• Demonstrate active engagement as a member of Menlo Church by: Regularly attending and inviting others to services, connecting in community through groups, volunteering in a ministry, and committing to giving to the mission and vision of Menlo Church.
• Holds themself and others accountable to live and love others with integrity and diligence in light of their identity in Christ.
• Hold compatible theological beliefs in alignment with the essential tenets of ECO, as outlined on their website (https://eco-pres.org/).  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time. The position described in this posting represents that a teammate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. All offer for employment with Menlo Church are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed the required background checks.